Welsh rugby crisis: EGM prospect, Cardiff question and power of three

Events are dragging on with Wales already losing captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake to Gloucester next season and Aaron Wainwright set to join Leicester.

The growing uncertainty in Welsh rugby has been cited as contributory factors for the departures and persuading other players to stay is proving tricky.

Tandy is preparing his side for the start of his first Six Nations campaign when he takes Wales away to face England on Saturday, 7 February.

What Tandy and his squad will not want is the off-the-field uncertainty affecting Wales as they bid to avoid a third consecutive Six Nations wooden spoon and win a game in the tournament for the first time since 2023.

It seems inevitable Welsh rugby’s crisis will linger on because there is no easy outcome. Whatever is decided there will be public outcry, while financial issues and legal ramifications could emerge.

Money-matters remain at the heart of these dilemmas. Collier-Keywood has recently reiterated there is not enough cash to fund four competitive sides in Wales but that has not silenced the doubters about this statement.

People accept change is needed. Especially after a year where the Wales men’s team suffered record defeats against Argentina, England and South Africa and the women’s side failed to win a game at the World Cup.

But as ever, Welsh fans are divided about how that change will occur and do not want their own little aspect of Welsh rugby upset.

How much this constant drama is testing the patience of the average fan, along with the national side’s poor form, will be revealed by the crowds that attend home Six Nations matches against France, Scotland and Italy in February and March.

Poor attendances will have a further negative effect with revenue from the men’s home games accounting for more than 50% of the WRU’s turnover.

Just another crucial reason why this needs to be solved quickly.